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Timișoara to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Timișoara and Lugano takes 28h 1m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Timișoara to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 1m
Duration
1,520 km
Distance
CHF 248
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Timișoara to Lugano train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Timișoara and Lugano. The service departs Timișoara at 4:27 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lugano at 19:28:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 28h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)28h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)28h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)28h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)28h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)28h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)28h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Timișoara to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,519.5 km
  • Duration: 28h 1m

What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Timisoara Nord to Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 19h 27m.

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